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Norman, Leslie; "Come to Tasmania" Organisation : Tasmania's Strange Story

J. Walch?, Hobart, Tasmania?

Original publisher's white paper wrappers with staple binding. Black lettering and color illustration on front. The illustration is a colorized portrait of Truganini and John Woodcock Graves, Jr. No lettering on spine. No date, circa 1927. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2." 100 pages, complete. Many black-and-white illustrations, complete. Many advertisements included, some illustrated in black-and-white. Pages are very clean and intact except for age toning, the occasional small mark, and slightly bumped corners. Covers are very clean and intact except for age toning, slight bumping to corners, some chipping along spine, a small chip on fore-edge of back cover, a tiny stain in upper-left corner on front, and slight rusting from staple binding. A Very Good copy. A promotional booklet about Tasmanian history with an emphasis on the Western discovery and colonization of the country. The main text begins at Pages 22 with advertisements preceding it. A few ads are interspersed among the main text. The history of Tasmania is divided into brief sections; several are about a paragraph in length. However, much of Tasmania's history is covered chronologically and begins with pre-colonial Tasmania thousands of years ago and then proceeds with the history of global travel by ship and travel in the vicinity of Australia and Tasmania. The text then describes the first authenticated Western discovery of Tasmania in the seventeenth century and subsequent European colonization. Some of the conflicts between Aboriginal Tasmanians and colonists are described. The noted Aboriginal Tasmanian leader, Truganini, and the time she worked with George Augustus Robinson are also discussed. The text describes the plight of Truganini and Aboriginal Tasmanians as a whole amid European colonization. There are also many descriptions of historical milestones including the founding of early European towns such as Hobart, the arrival of the first ship of immigrants, and the establishment of various industries. Printed on front cover: "Issued under the Auspices of the 'Come to Tasmania' Organisation, By Leslie Norman, Sec." A brief section in back describes the "Come to Tasmania" Organisation and how the idea for the group came from its present secretary, Leslie Norman. This section explains how the Organisation's main purpose is to promote tourism to Tasmania. The following are some of the businesses, products, services, and points of interest advertised herein: "Hobart," "Kodak," "Westella," "'Mercury' Sparkling Cider," "Heathorn's Hotel," "The Launceton," "Hadley's Hotel," "Hotel Australasian," and "Cascade Ales and Beer.". Book. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Soft cover

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